Area Branch Manager

Area Branch Manager

When you join the Members 1st team, you become part of something much bigger than a credit union. You become part of our faM1ly—a tight-knit bunch with big dreams and even bigger values. It is an exciting time for us as we continue to grow, and we hope that you will choose to grow along with us. Wanting the absolute best for our associates means more than just competitive pay.

It means fantastic healthcare, paid benefits, opportunities for professional advancement and work-life balance - and best of all, a place where you are accepted and respected for your individuality.

The purpose of the Area Branch Manager is to execute the strategic plan for a designated geographic area, provide leadership and guidance to Branch Managers and their direct Assistant Branch Manager and acts as the key decision maker and leader in area branch operations in the attainment of sales goals and strategic initiatives. This role has budgetary impact and requires strong critical thinking skills in order to solve complex problems.

The Area Branch Manager will oversee thier specific branch in addition to the Branch Manager(s) for their assigned area. This position will typically oversee 3-5 branches including thir assigned branch.

This role is responsible for strategic business planning, driving branch growth and service, community engagement, driving associate staffing and developmental plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agency and Credit Union standards for their designated area. This includes, but is not limited to, executing branch strategic plans, leading Branch Managers and their direct Assitant Branch Manager, monitoring and tracking performance and practices for efficiency and effectiveness, managing individual budgets, driving business development efforts, coaching staff on sales approaches and developmental areas, and providing leadership to issues involving conflict resolution, process improvement, development and communication.

The Area Branch Manager also leads large prospect business calls, actively seeks leadership opportunities to join community groups, creates and delivers public presentations, identifies strategic partnerships, guides Branch Managers and direct Assistant Branch Manager on talent management, and also monitors operations for auditing and compliance purposes.

• Sound financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Solid organizational, planning, and time management skills

• Familiarity and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of software, internet software, database software, Meridian Link (new account systems) and core database management

• Skills and demonstrated knowledge of purchasing and contract agreement workflows

• Accountability and self-management

• Communication

• Effective knowledge

• Innovation and problem-solving

• Teamwork and leadership

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

• Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading

• Ability to sit for extended time periods

• Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment

• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel

3-5 years of progressive experience in branch sales and service, management, and/or the retail sales environment coupled with progressive branch operations management experience and a broad exposure and familiarity with consumer and real estate lending

3+ years of supervisory or management experience in leadership, performance management and staff development for career enhancement where applicable

Experience or in-depth knowledge of banking practices, and in-depth understanding of internal audit principles, fraud risks, and regulatory compliance matters.

Experience or knowledge of local business climate and involvement in the local business community

No

General and business knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's…